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On most belt sanders the back wheel or the idle wheel has an adjustment on it, loosen the bolt that goes through and slide back. Some have an adjustment screw that will pull or push the idle wheel. That should be on the inside of the wheel.

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I had the same problem, cannot find spares. I went to a local tool hire company and purchased two brushes (Part No. L41F10). You will need to shorten them by approx.1/4"", swap the springs and cut down the metal terminal to same shape as the original. A small 1/2 round file, junior hacksaw and about 15 minutes should get you going.
I am looking for a trigger (on/off) switch to suit my sander, if anyone can help I would appreciate it. Only other option seems to fit an inline switch to supply cable.

use a screwdriver (rubber handled) to smack around the tool to losten it. you hill find that the seam will start to open.. then carefully pry it open with a flat blade.. if it is hard in one area look close to see that you didn't miss a screw ... jay

Unfortunatly that sleeve is not available, you will need to purchase a whole new drive wheel. The Drive wheel is $9.66 from DeWalt Service Net. Porter Cable, Delta & DeWalt are all owned by Stanley Black & Decker, you can contact DeWalt Factory Service for all parts. 1-800-4-DeWalt You can order the parts on-line, over the phone or though a local service center. The website is www.dewaltservicenet.com Below is the parts diagram for your sander. The part number for the drive wheel is A16439
http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/Products/DocumentView.aspx?productid=65594&typeId=15450&documentId=34604

I have the same sander, and cannot get parts anymore, so I carefully cut out a piece of sheet metal, and drilled holes, and put it on. so it might not say stanley, but who cares? I don't. and if it doesn't last as long, who cares. its more help than I got from stanley, who was bought out in 1973 from what I read.